United thread 2013/14 (continued)

[Silvercloud]

Bloke in the boozer this afternoon (ST holder at the swamp & one of the very few I actually take notice of) reckons the Ukrainian teams are in danger of getting kicked out of European competition.
He's not a happy camper at the thought of them claiming a Europa League spot in their place.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Bloke in the boozer this afternoon (ST holder at the swamp & one of the very few I actually take notice of) reckons the Ukrainian teams are in danger of getting kicked out of European competition.
He's not a happy camper at the thought of them claiming a Europa League spot in their place.

Being invaded by Russia is a crime now to get you kicked out of football

 

[aguero93:20]

Bloke in the boozer this afternoon (ST holder at the swamp & one of the very few I actually take notice of) reckons the Ukrainian teams are in danger of getting kicked out of European competition.
He's not a happy camper at the thought of them claiming a Europa League spot in their place.

England already have their EL spots, so no chance there, everyone else would just get bumped up the rankings and qualifying rounds if that was the case.

 

[jimharri]

Just as we always suspected;

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_qJ3Bnm9vMw[/video]

 

[uweuweuwe]

Haven't seen this posted apologies if it has.
Let the Destruction of Mordor commence

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-27563787

Manchester United's brand 'devalued' by weak season

The value of the Manchester United brand has been damaged by a disappointing season according to a study by consultancy Brand Finance.
They say United's brand is worth $739m (£439m), down $98m on last year.
That makes it the third most valuable football brand after Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's victory in the Champions League final on Saturday helped boost its brand value. The club already has the biggest sales of any football club.

The authors say an improvement in the Spanish economy could help the club retain the top brand spot.
And they add that "with arguably the finest player in the world in the shape of Ronaldo" and now a first Champions League title since 2002, "Real's brand is back on a solid footing". Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid win their 10th European Cup as they finally overcame neighbours Atletico Madrid in a compelling Champions League final in Lisbon.

But despite Real's strong season, Bayern Munich has the most valuable brand in football for the second year running according to the report.
The authors point to the Bavarian club's record points haul in winning the Bundesliga title in the 2013-14 season.
English clubs Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are placed from fifth to eighth most valuable.
United revival?

Manchester United will be hoping the appointment of Louis van Gaal will reverse its fortunes both on and off the pitch next season.
Speaking on Dutch TV station RTL last week, Mr Van Gaal said his immediate objectives were to return United to "number one spot" as soon as possible, and that fans "will think they are champions of England again within a year".

The Brand Finance report said that "shrewd commercial management" has shielded Manchester United's brand from more serious damage.
"However, another season in the wilderness, outside the Champions League, will see brand value truly plunge, and leave few sponsors willing to do a deal with the [Red] Devils," the report said.

For the three months to the end of March, Manchester United reported profits of £11m, up from £3.6m a year ago. The club also posted record revenues of £115.5m for the period.

Brand Finance defines brand value as the cost another party would have to pay to license the use of a brand.
To calculate that cost the consultancy looked at a range of factors, including the mix of revenue, value of squad, and club heritage.

 

[mcmanus]

I still think our defence after winning the first divison in 1934, (and seeing the rags relegated, just to ice the cake), and then going down ourselves as champions the season after, despite scoring more goals than anyone else in the league, takes some beating.
If anything epitomises the roller coaster that is watching Manchester City, then it's this.

Here is a pistol point it at your foot and pull trigger.

We never ever do things by halves..... if City are going to fuck up we'll do it in spectacular fashion.

...and we wouldn't have it any other way mate.

Damn straight.

From playing for a draw that seals relegation to dicking United and Liverpool for the title. Never a dull day.

 

[Big Swifty]

It was 1937, not 1934, we won Div One and got relegated the following season (38). We won the FA Cup in 1934.

 

[laserblue]

Manchester United will be hoping the appointment of Louis van Gaal will reverse its fortunes both on and off the pitch next season.
Speaking on Dutch TV station RTL last week, Mr Van Gaal said his immediate objectives were to return United to "number one spot" as soon as possible, and that fans "will think they are champions of England again within a year".

They can think what the fuck they like but they'll be nowhere near champions within a year, or two, or three.. First Beavis Moyes and now Butthead van Gaal.

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

Manchester United will be hoping the appointment of Louis van Gaal will reverse its fortunes both on and off the pitch next season.
Speaking on Dutch TV station RTL last week, Mr Van Gaal said his immediate objectives were to return United to "number one spot" as soon as possible, and that fans "will think they are champions of England again within a year".

They can think what the fuck they like but they'll be nowhere near champions within a year, or two, or three.. First Beavis Moyes and now Butthead van Gaal.

The still think they are champions. They always will. Stubbornness can be a good thing at times, but delusion can be dangerous.

 

[paulchapo]

Manchester United will be hoping the appointment of Louis van Gaal will reverse its fortunes both on and off the pitch next season.
Speaking on Dutch TV station RTL last week, Mr Van Gaal said his immediate objectives were to return United to "number one spot" as soon as possible, and that fans "will think they are champions of England again within a year".

They can think what the fuck they like but they'll be nowhere near champions within a year, or two, or three.. First Beavis Moyes and now Butthead van Gaal.

The still think they are champions. They always will. Stubbornness can be a good thing at times, but delusion can be dangerous.

Of course he will say that,every new manager at a club does but they are going to find it much harder than they think.

An ageing Rooney and Van Persie,young players who haven't reached the standard expected and half a team of world class players leaving who have to be replaced.Tough times ahead.